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These Nori Crackers Make the Perfect Desk-Side Snack

Nori, AKA dried Japanese seaweed, is chock full of nutrients like vitamins A and C and omega-3 fatty acids. Get the most out of the healthy algae with this delicious, crunchy, easy-to-prepare snack.

These Vegetarian-Approved Sausage Rolls Taste Like The Real Thing

At first glance, it’s difficult to tell that these aren’t made with real sausage!


This Is Us’ Parker Bates Shares His Gluten-Free Sweet & Sour Chicken Recipe

Parker Bates plays a young Kevin Pearson on This Is Us. But what you don’t know about this young actor...


This Sesame, Cilantro and Roasted Fennel Rice Bowl Is Anything But Ordinary

This brown rice bowl with creamy avocado chunks, blackened peppers, roasted fennel and mashed garlic dressing is a weeknight dinner...


The Tastiest Homemade “Everything Bagels” Dip You’ll Ever Make

Inspired by Montreal bagels, this is a delicious spread for crackers and the perfect dip for vegetables.

An Utterly Delish Sweet Potato Noodle Stir-Fry

Good news! You get another chance to break out your spiralizer to craft this nutritious sweet potato recipe.


Broiled Sesame & Shrimp Toasts

These crunchy appetizers are usually fried, but broiling them is easier (and healthier) and gives them a fresher flavour. If you don’t have a food processor, chop...

Spicy Garlic Vegetable Stir-Fry

Has your passion for vegetables faded lately? This lively, spicy garlic vegetable stir-fry will make the sparks fly again! Fresh,...


Ginger Pear Energy Bars

Ginger and pear make a refreshing, crisp-tasting energy bar with lots of nutrients. Ginger helps fight inflammation and improve digestion.


Cabbage and Bok Choy Salad with Mini Rice Patties

The little rice patties make a novel and tasty topping for a crunchy salad of cabbage, Chinese greens and walnuts,...


Sticky Sriracha-Lime Drumettes

Sriracha - a mildly spicy chili sauce with a hint of garlicky sweetness - is an ideal base for a...

Ginger Sesame Chicken Meatballs

These Asian-style meatballs are always a crowd pleaser.


The Perfect Oatmeal Cookie Recipe

These lower-fat cookies are sure to become a family favourite.


Thai Chicken Salad

This is excellent as a salad or as a filling for a wrap. I like using Thai basil in this...


Mexican Pozole

An avolicious variation of a traditional Mexican stew enjoyed on Mexican Independence Day among other festivals.


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Julienne Vegetable Slaw

This fresh, crispy salad will work well with any seasonal vegetables. If you don't like your vegetables too crisp, you...

Grilled Sesame-Tofu Salad

This is a flavourful way to cook tofu'crusted with sesame seeds, then grilled to perfection.


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Thai-style chicken skewers

Packed with fresh, zesty Thai flavours, these little ground chicken skewers are grilled and served with baby corn, pepper and...


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Tofu noodles

Popular in Northern Japan, soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour, which gives them a slightly nutty flavour. In this...


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Chicken, snow pea and corn stir-fry

This crunchy, refreshing stir-fry is just what you need for a midweek meal ' it can be on the table...


Summer fruity cottage cheese salad

This salad tastes as great as it looks. With its colourful mixture of fruit and salad greens, it is packed...


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Mustard-roast ham with parsnips

This is an excellent way of cooking all your vegetables with a joint of meat in one pan. Parsnips as...


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Butternut Squash Tart with Parmesan

Butternut squash make any dish look and taste superb. Their sweet flesh is rich in beta-carotene, and contains vitamin C,...


Mini-Naans with Wild Blueberry Pear Marmalade

Fresh homemade mini-naans with marmalade make a perfect weekend brunch and will be on your table in under an hour....


Blueberry-Almond Muesli

Making your own version of this popular, healthy breakfast cereal ensures that you're getting only the ingredients you need, like...

Roasted Beet & Beef Salad with Mustard Dressing

The texture and flavour of Gorganzola marries nicely with roasted beets, but this robust salad tastes just as good without...


Goat Cheese Tart with Caramelized Onions and Wild Blueberries

The tangy flavour of wild blueberries contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the caramelized onions and the salty goat's cheese...


Chewy Walnut Trail Bars

Baked ahead of time, these chewy, nutrition-packed walnut trail bars are perfect for long trips, hikes or even work commutes.


Multigrain Seeded Bread

Along with adding flavour to this multigrain bread, seeds are a good source or potassium, vitamin E, protein and iron.


Sesame Cheese Twists

These crisp sesame cheese twists are delicious served fresh from the oven. Enriched with egg yolks and flavoured with Parmesan...


Ricotta Herb Scones

These savoury scones are made with soft cheese and plenty of fresh herbs'ideally a mixture of Italian parsley, chives, thyme...